An Edinburgh woman has been banned from owning dogs after putting the pet through an illegal operation left pooch with nasty infection.
Siobhan Isabella Stewart Buchan, 31, was found guilty of failing to seek veterinary treatment for her puppy, Ice.
The cruel owner failed to take the five-month-old puppy to the vets following a painful infection from an 'unnecessary' ear cropping procedure.
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The illegal surgery caused swelling, inflammation and infection, leaving the American bully suffering a lot of of pain and distress reports the Record.
The 31-year-old has now been given a three year ban from owning more than dog and told to think very carefully about getting another pet.
The sentencing at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Friday, May 27, 2021 followed reports from a concerned member of the public in 2020.
A Scottish SPCA special investigations unit undercover inspector said: “We immediately removed the puppy for veterinary attention and both his ears were found to be infected.
“Buchan stated she bought the puppy from France, however the procedure is also illegal there.
"It is an immensely painful and unnecessary procedure for an animal to go through, even if provided with full expert veterinary attention.
"Any dog that has been subjected to this procedure will have suffered significantly, physical and mentally, and will have been put at huge risk to health and life from the use of drugs, by untrained personnel, to anaesthetise the animal prior to procedure.
“Buchan allowed Ice to suffer to a great extent without veterinary care in order to avoid police involvement, which has put him at great risk of both physical and psychological harm.
“We are pleased that Buchan will not be able to own any further dogs and we hope she will carefully consider her ability to care for any animal in the future.
